Spicer Castle Inn

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I was thinking this evening why I am so thankful.  As a mom and grandmother, I am thankful for my amazing sons, grandsons and finally a granddaughter born on November 8th.  Does anyone know if they sell pink trucks?  Just kidding!   It is so much fun when my grandsons visit and ask for “nola bars” and “fuit nacks,” translated granola bars and fruit snacks.  Coloring pictures, playing ball and reading books are great past-times at my house.  I love to bake pies, breads, pastries and cakes and I plan to bake our family favorites: pumpkin, pecan and apple pies with enough left overs to send goodies home with my family.

Wedding Cake

As an innkeeper, I am thankful for our amazing staff that work so hard to make sure that each guest is met with gracious hospitality, clean rooms and great food.  Their dedication and extra effort to make sure that our guests enjoy their stay is outstanding, they are my extended family and I am so grateful.

I am very thankful for all the wonderful guests that we have had the privilege of welcoming to our historic country lake inn.  The highlight of innkeeping is meeting and getting to know our guests, just last week there was a couple celebrating their anniversary and I had so much fun helping the man plan a surprise vow renewal for his wife.  It is creating memories  that makes all the hard work that goes into innkeeping rewarding.  This isn’t just an old building with all its intricacies, it is a place where people celebrate life’s precious moments.   We had a dream of having people enjoy this piece of history and feel like they are home while visiting our bed and breakfast.  

Spicer Castle Inn Guest Comment

I hope you all have reasons to be thankful this year and remember the little things that make you smile.   I’ll really be smiling this year because my family is coming to my house and I get to prepare a feast; and I look forward to more great guest comments, maybe one from you!!!

November is a time for remembering our war heroes who have served their country.  The Blue Star Mother’s do a fantastic job of supporting our troops.  Here is a brief synopsis of the Blue Star Mother’s Organization.  It is a support through service organization.  There are members from all over the United States.  Moms joining together to share their pride, their devotion and their worries for our sons and daughters currently serving in all branches of the Armed Forces of the United States, and our sons and daughters who are now veterans.

These families volunteer their time and efforts to send care boxes to our troops, support families while loved ones are away, and provide fleece blankets for our veterans just to name a few of the loving ways this organization supports our troops.  I can imagine the love that a veteran feels when a member visits with a fleece blanket or the troops overseas who open a care box filled with items from home.

This will be our second annual fundraiser.  Last year we had so much fun sampling our great BBQ Ribs and who can resist the flatbread with garlic, melted cheese and assortment of fresh vegetables along with other favorite goodies to enjoy.  The children enjoyed telling Santa what they wanted for Christmas and the troops enjoyed getting their drawings that were included in the care boxes. 

This year I hope to get a caricature drawing  and fun photo with my family along with meeting you and your family when you stop by for a visit.  We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Open House Fundraiser filled with lots of laughs, fun and food at the Spicer Castle Inn, Monday, November 14, 2011 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. 

Hors d’Oeuvres – Samples
Glacial Ridge Winery  – Samples
Mr.  B’s Chocolatier   - Samples
Santa  Claus
Caricature Artist – free will donation 
Author, Mr. James Mohs,   The Fed Man  
Pro MN DJ
Phantom Photo Booth – Get fun photo – free will donation
Silent Auction  - proceeds to go to the Blue Star Mother’s
Prizes

Representatives from the Blue Star Mother’s Organization will be available  to answer any questions you may have about their organization.    Please join us to show our support to those who are/have served our country as members of the Armed Forces.

Best Girlfriend Getaways in Minnesota

Now is the time to have fun while many husbands and boyfriends are hunting or watching football games. Why not laugh outloud, enjoy great food, sip wine and do fun stuff with the girls?  Visit Spicer Castle Inn and participate in one of our hilarious interactive 5-course murder mystery dinners filled with suspense and intrigue.   Stay for the night and enjoy our complimentary Happy Hour and Hearty Breakfast.

While in our area stop by Mr. B’s Chocolatier to sample fine Swiss and Belgian Chocolates .  Why not bring home a little something special to your sweetheart?  Take in a wine tasting at Glacial Ridge Winery and while you’re there pick apples at the orchard and purchase a caramel apple or two for the little ones.

This will be one of the best girlfriend getaways you’ve planned.  Your friends will be talking about their trip to Spicer Castle Inn for years to come.

Looking for a spectacular driving route?  The Glacial Ridge Trail is a beautiful driving route that meanders through the prairie and woods that is absolutely gorgeous right now and hopefully will last another week.

While the weather is still nice a bike ride or hike on the Glacial Lakes State Trail or the 12 mile trail that follows around Green Lake would be quite refreshing.

View Green Lake Bike & Hike Trail, Spicer, MN in a larger map
The lakes are calm this time of year and a canoe trip to view the fall colors would be spectacular.

If you are looking for a beautiful fall outing be sure to include West Central Minnesota in your plans.

Spicer Castle Inn from Green Lake

$99 Lodging with Double Whirlpool Tub/Fireplace - Friday, August 26, 2011 – Last Minute Special.  Includes Afternoon Tea and Hearty Breakfast.  Enjoy a relaxing weekend at Spicer Castle Inn located on the shores of beautiful Green Lake.  Fish from shore, go canoeing or biking, sunbathe at our beach, make s’mores at our firepit.  Be sure to make your reservation at our Lakeside Restaurant with seating from 5:00 to 9:00 PM or Spicer Castle Belle Dinner Cruise departs at 6:15 PM.
A few Places to See in the area: Free tour at Glacial Ridge Winery, Mr. B’s Chocolatier, Big Kahuna Amusement Park,  Spicer Cinema and Sibley State Park.

Spicer Castle Inn on the Beautiful shores of Green Lake.

HOT Outside – NOW is the time to COOL off!  Great savings on last minute openings at Spicer Castle Inn and Restaurant located on the shores of beautiful Green Lake.  Lakeside Rooms ~ Double Whirlpool Rooms ~ All Air Conditioned!!

$99 Per Room Per Night; includes Afternoon Tea from 4:30 to 6:00 pm and Full Breakfast at 9:00 am.  Limited number of guestrooms available – reserve yours now before they are gone. 

10 Reasons to Stay at Spicer Castle Inn this week ending Sunday, July 24^th
1. Free canoe to enjoy a lake breeze
2. Paved bike trail
3. Swimming in the cool lake water – remember your air mattress
4. Fish from shore OR bring your boat – we have plenty of parking space
5. Lakeside dining at our Restaurant – Tues-Sat 5:00 to 9:00 pm
6. 15% OFF Spicer Castle Belle Dinner Cruise – Thurs-Sat
7. 15% OFF Murder Mystery Dinner – Fri & Sat
8. Visit Glacial Ridge Winery
9. New London Waterdays Weekend Celebration
10. Nearby Golfing OR Horseback Riding OR Ride Go-Karts and Play Mini-Golf 

For reservation assistance, call us at 1-800-821-6675 or 1-320-796-5870 and we will be happy to assist you.  Visit our website at www.spicercastle.com

Are you looking for something fun and different to do this weekend?  Do you like last minute deals?  Why not consider savings of up to $119.00 in our popular, interactive murder mystery and lodging package at our historic bed and breakfast inn located in Minnesota’s beautiful lake country?  This deal is good for reservations made after Tuesday, March 8, 2011 for lodging on Friday, March 11, 2011.

Spicer Castle Inn

Package includes one night lodging for two adults in a guestroom with double whirlpool tub and fireplace; along with afternoon tea, participation in our murder mystery along with a five course dinner and hearty breakfast. 

While visiting our Inn perhaps you may want to stop by Mr. B’s Chocolatier, Glacial Ridge Winery or Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center .

Now is the time to enjoy great savings at Spicer Castle Inn.  You will be able to relax in a double whirlpool tub while you watch the flames dance in the fireplace, enjoy social hour and a hearty breakfast  for only $99 for two per night.  Experience a romantic candlelit dinner in our cozy atmoshere.  Our rustic bed and breakfast Inn is a great escape to celebrate a special birthday, anniversary or getaway.

You can add Mr. B’s Swiss Chocolates, fresh flowers, love poem book, bubble bath kit or one of our romance packages to your reservation to make your special celebration memorable.  Let us know what you are interested at the time you make your reservation and we will be happy to have your items in your room upon arrival.

While staying at our Inn you may want to visit Glacial Ridge Winery and sample a few of their great wines that are featured at our Inn.  See a movie at Twin Spin Cinema, shop at Mill Pond Mercantile, watch the snowmobile races on Green Lake, play board games or read a great book to name a few of the fun things to do in our area.

Spicer Castle Inn & Restaurant on beautiful Green Lake

Enjoy Cyber Monday savings at our Inn located on beautiful Green Lake in Central Minnesota – when you book by Friday, December 3, 2010.  Plan your getaway for stays from December 15, 2010 through August 31, 2011.  Visit our website www.spicercastle.com and click on specials to view ALL the exciting deals, from lodging, murder mysteries and dinner cruises.

Plus on Monday, November 29, 2010 only, enjoy additional extraordinary offers like stay 2 nights and get 3rd night (consequtive nights) FREE along with a $40 voucher for dining at our restaurant.  But hurry as inventory is limited and offers will sell out quickly.

Call to order your gift certificate on Monday, November 29th through Friday, December 3rd –  and for every $25 gift certificate you buy, get a $5 gift certificate for yourself.  Be sure to mention the Cyber Monday Inn Sale.